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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,891.80, 706,337.70 and 337,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,891.80, 706,337.70 and 337,490.20 is: 506,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,891.80 : 706,337.70 = 337,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,891.80/706,337.70 = 337,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,891.80x = 706,337.70 × 337,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,891.80x = 238,382,051,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,382,051,640.54/470,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,235.30

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